--- "Eric \"Shubes\"" wrote: > I'm running ethernet cable in the walls/attic at my > home. A friend was > nice enough to give me some Belden Datatwist(r) 5e > 1585A CMP 4PR24 wire > to use. I'm a little concerned that it has been > crimped (bent to a right > angle and flattened) in places. It feels ok once > it's straigtened out > again. Is that anything to be concerned about? Would > I be better off > using some cable that's fresh out of the box (my > friend also gave me > some of that)? > > TIA for the opines. > -- > -Eric 'shubes' > > ************************************ IF the cable cover has damage or the crimp was under tension so that the outside part of the right angle's conductors inside was stretched, yes I would have concern. Otherwise I doubt that any of the inside conductors were damaged. Just my thoughts. But this is from someone with little networking/cabling experience. Remeber Katrina? For several days, only amateur radio ops could get out, and talk to others. No Morse Code required for Technician class licensee New hand helds start at about $85 and up for single band transcievers at many dealers, just fyi. Long live Knoppix, and Puppy Live Linux cd's. Complete functional operating systems free if downloaded. __________________________________________ Yahoo! DSL – Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss